March 13, 2020 meeting agenda

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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
*Revised* March 13, 2020

Red Lion Columbia Center Kennewick
1101 N Columbia Center Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Room Lion’s Den

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 – REGULAR MEETING

7:00 AM

Wildlife Committee Meeting – Commissioners Thorburn, Baker, Anderson, Linville
Location: Lion’s Den

Agenda topics:
- Agenda presentations discussion
- Wildlife agenda setting
- General discussion – current events

8:30 AM

1. Call to Order

- Commissioners’ Discussion
- Meeting Minutes Approval
January 16-18, 2020, Meeting (PDF)
February 6-8, 2020, Meeting (PDF)
February 21, 2020, Conference Call (PDF)
- Committee Reports
CR Workgroup (PDF)

9:15 AM

2. Open Public Input
The Commission is a direct link between the citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. NOTE: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda.

9:45 AM

3. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.

- Report (PDF)

10:15 AM- BREAK

10:30 AM

4. Landowner Hunting Permits (LHP) and Landowner Raffle Hunts – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on proposed changes to the standard operating procedure for the LHP program as well as adjusting the submission date to coincide with the new standard operating procedure.

- Summary (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)

Staff Report: Ciera Strickland, Private Lands Access Program Manager

Public Comment – This Item Only

11:10 AM

5. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations and Hunter Education Instructor Turkey Incentive Permits – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on amendments to the migratory waterfowl and gamebird seasons and regulations.

- Summary (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)

Staff Report: Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager

Public Comment – This Item Only

11:40 PM

6. Crow Depredation and Hunting Predatory Birds – Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission on recommending changes to rules pertaining to killing crows and magpies depredating crops and damaging private property.

- Summary (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)

Staff Report: Anis Aoude, Game Division Manager

Public Comment – This Item Only

11:40 AM - LUNCH

1:00 PM

7. Multi-season Deer and Elk Tags and Special Permits– Briefing and Public Hearing
Staff will brief the Commission about clarifying language to the multiple season and big game permits, as well as changes to the hunter education instructor incentive permits.

- Summary (PDF)
- Presentation (PDF)